LG WFS1838EKD Service Manual ▷ View online
WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual.
MODELS : WFS1818EKD / WFS1828EKD
WFS1838EKD / WFS1858EKD
CAUTION
2
SAFETY PRECAUTION!
IMPROTANT SAFERY NOTICE!
DISASSEMBLE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
This service information is intended for individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic and mechanical experience.
Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in
personal injury or property damage.
The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any
liability in connection with its use.
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic and mechanical experience.
Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in
personal injury or property damage.
The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any
liability in connection with its use.
1. Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Installation Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Operating Instructions
3-1. Identification of Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 10
3-2. Before Starting to Wash ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3-3. Function of Each Button ....................................................................................................................................... 16
3-4. Washing Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3-5. Other Functions ................................................................................................................................................... 20
3-6. Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 28
3-2. Before Starting to Wash ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3-3. Function of Each Button ....................................................................................................................................... 16
3-4. Washing Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3-5. Other Functions ................................................................................................................................................... 20
3-6. Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 28
4. Service Information
4-1. Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
4-2. Program Time Chart ............................................................................................................................................ 30
4-3. Disassembly Instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 31
4-4. Trouble Shooting against Common Washing Problems ...................................................................................... 36
4-5. Trouble Shooting according to Error Message .................................................................................................... 37
4-6. How to Diagnose and Repair by Symptom .......................................................................................................... 39
4-2. Program Time Chart ............................................................................................................................................ 30
4-3. Disassembly Instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 31
4-4. Trouble Shooting against Common Washing Problems ...................................................................................... 36
4-5. Trouble Shooting according to Error Message .................................................................................................... 37
4-6. How to Diagnose and Repair by Symptom .......................................................................................................... 39
5. Exploded View ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS
3
Refer to rating label on the back of Washer
Refer to rating label on the back of Washer
Refer to rating label on the back of Washer
Plastic / Stainless
0.5kgf/cm
2
~ 6kgf/cm
2
Refer to rating label on the back of Washer
Refer to rating label on the back of Washer
10 Stages
Available for 3~ 48 Hr
B.P Sensor
Magnet Sensor
Applied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Applied
FUZZY, WOOL, QUICK WASH, JEANS, TUB CLEAN, FAVORITE,
SILENT, SMART CLEANING
50Hz : 680
50 rpm
60Hz : 730
50 rpm
POWER SOURSE
INPUT
CAPACITY
INNER TUB
INLET WATER
PRESSURE
SPIN SPEED
DIM.
WEIGHT
PROGRAM
WATER LEVEL
RESERVATION
UNBALANCE
SWITCH
LID INTERLOCK
SWITCH
CHILD LOCK
SOFTENER
DISPENSER
DETERGENT
DISPENSER
BLEACH INILET
AUTO POWER OFF
SENSOR
4
2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1
2
Improper installation of the washer may cause noise and malfunctioning.
1. The ventilating openings in the base area must not be obstructed be
carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.
2. Install the washing machine on a level and firm surface, any tilt should
be less than 1° .
Installation area
• Install the washer on flat and firm
surface.
Checking level
• Open the lid, and check if the
washer is correctly leveled by
looking down from the top.
looking down from the top.
How to use the adjusting plates
• Use the adjusting plates to level the washer
when the adjustable legs cannot cover the gap.
Turn the adjustable legs to set the
washer horizontal (2 EA).
washer horizontal (2 EA).
Adjustable leg